Das FBI investierte in den iPhone-5c-Hack kräftig

Speaking at the Aspen Security Forum in London, Comey was asked by a moderator how much the FBI paid for the software that eventually broke into the iPhone.

A lot. More than I will make in the remainder of this job, which is seven years and four months for sure,“ Comey said. „But it was, in my view, worth it.“

According to figures from the FBI and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, Comey’s annual salary as of January 2015 was $183,300. Without a raise or bonus, Comey will make $1.34 million over the remainder of his job.